Kawhi Leonard nearing return to Toronto Raptors in trade deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Kawhi Leonard is reportedly close to being traded back to the Toronto Raptors from the Los Angeles Clippers. The deal would involve sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, a pick swap, and two second-round selections to L.A. This potential trade follows a hint made by rapper Drake about its likelihood. If finalized, the move would bring Leonard back to the team he led to an NBA championship in 2019.
- •Kawhi Leonard is close to returning to the Raptors.
- •Brandon Ingram and multiple draft picks would go to the Clippers.
- •Leonard won a championship with Toronto in 2019.
- •Drake suggested the trade might happen soon.
- •The trade ranks among the biggest NBA offseason moves.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard Appears Headed Back to Toronto Raptors in Blockbuster Trade
"Kawhi Leonard is reportedly nearing a blockbuster trade back to the Raptors in a deal that would send Brandon Ingram and multiple draft picks to L.A.
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